JAWA 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350
42 vs Meteor 350
| Key Highlights | JAWA 42 | Royal Enfield Meteor 350 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.1.89 Lakh | Rs.1.91 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 294.72 cc | 349 cc | 
| Power | 26.94 bhp | 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 42 kmpl | 41.88 kmpl | 
Specifications Overview
| 42 specifications | Meteor 350 specifications | Roadster specifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | |||
| On Road Price | 2.12 Lakh Price Breakup | 2.15 Lakh Price Breakup | 2.36 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 Litres | 15 Litres | - | 
| Engine Displacement | 294.72 cc | 349 cc | 334 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| 42 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Meteor 350 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Roadster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | Fixed  | - | 
| Front Disc Size | 280  | 300  | - | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No | No | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 23  | 32  | 29  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 23  | 32  | 29  | 
| Front Wheel Size | 18  | R19  | 18  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 30  | 36  | 33  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 28  | 32  | 31  | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17  | R17  | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Spoke  | Alloy  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks  | Telescopic  | Telescopic Forks  | 
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber  | Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload  | Dual shocks  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - 18  | 100/90 R19  | 100/90 - 18  | 
Instrumentation
| 42 Instrumentation | Meteor 350 Instrumentation | Roadster Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | No | No | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | No | No | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Analogue  | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| 42 Exterior | Meteor 350 Exterior | Roadster Exterior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | No | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | No | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| 42 Warranty | Meteor 350 Warranty | Roadster Warranty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 24000 km  | 3 Years/30000 kms  | 2 Years/24000 Kms  | 
Body & Suspension
| 42 Body & Suspension | Meteor 350 Body & Suspension | Roadster Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | |||
| Images | |||
| Frame Type | Double Cradle  | Twin Downtube Spine Frame  | - | 
Engine & Transmission
| 42 Engine & Transmission | Meteor 350 Engine & Transmission | Roadster Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | 1 Down 4 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Ignition | - | CDI  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | 1 Per Cylinder  | Yes | 
| Engine Capacity | 294.72 cc | 349 cc | 334 cc | 
| Engine Type | Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC  | Single-Cylinder& 4 Stroke& Air-Oil Cooled Engine  | 334cc single cylinder  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 1  | 1  | 1  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 2  | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Top Speed | - | 112 kmph | - | 
| Bore x Stroke | 76 mm x 65 mm  | 72 mm x 85.8 mm  | 81 mm x 65 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | - | Yes | - | 
| Configuration | Single Cylinder  | Single Cylinder  | Single Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid Cooled  | Air-oil Cooled  | Superior thermal performance  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 26.94 bhp  | 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm  | 28.7 bhp  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| 42 Comfort & Convenience | Meteor 350 Comfort & Convenience | Roadster Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | No | No | No | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | No | No | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | No | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | No | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | No | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | No | - | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | No | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | No | Yes | No | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | No | No | No | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| 42 Safety | Meteor 350 Safety | Roadster Safety | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | No | Yes | No | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | Halogen Bulb  | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | No | No | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | Yes | Yes | 
| Traction Control System | No | No | No | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| 42 Dimensions & Capacity | Meteor 350 Dimensions & Capacity | Roadster Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 2071 mm | 2140 mm | - | 
| Width | 833 mm | 845 mm | - | 
| Height | 788 mm | 1140 mm | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1369 mm | 1400 mm | 1440 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm | 171 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 13.2 Litres | 15 Litres | - | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 1.7 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Cruiser  | Cruiser  | Roadster  | 
| Seat Height | 788 mm | 765 mm | 795 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 184 kg | 191 kg | 194 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| 42 Entertainment & Communication | Meteor 350 Entertainment & Communication | Roadster Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | - | No | - | 
Pros & Cons
| 42 Pros & Cons | Meteor 350 Pros & Cons | Roadster Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pros | 
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Safety
42 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Meteor 350 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Slipper Clutch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
JAWA 42 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Royal Enfield Meteor 350, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Meteor 350 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has 1140 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.




























